A man was killed after being hit while cleaning the parking lot of an Ogden car wash

OGDEN, Utah – A man died Wednesday evening after he was hit by a car while working in an Ogden parking lot.

Police said the man was cleaning the parking lot of a car wash near Washington Blvd. and 7th Street shortly after 5 p.m. when he was hit. According to Ogden police, the driver then fled the area.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

“We express our condolences to those affected by this tragic event,” the department said.

In an interview with FOX 13 News, the family identified the victim as 63-year-old Sterling Kelso.

Ogden police are investigating and are asking anyone with information about this incident to call Weber Dispatch at 801-395-8221.